STEAK N SHAKE
2315 S DALE MABRY, Tampa FL 33629 · 813-251-3350
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019030521 | Jun 12, 2019 | Jul 11, 2019 | $520 |
| 3--2016046894 | Sep 1, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 | $800 |
| 3--2015017918 | Mar 6, 2015 | May 4, 2015 | $400 |
| 3--2015002063 | Dec 10, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine in customer area operator instructed employee to clean it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda machine
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood above cooking area
Open dumpster lid. Operator had employee close the dumpster
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris behind ice machine and reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old burnt food debris inside oven at time of inspection.
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda fountain at drive thru has mold like substance on exterior underneath next to nozzles
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk shake dispenser has buildup of mold-like substance. Management cleaned dispenser with sanitizer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager discarded drink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside small freezer next to fryer on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting in dirty water inside mop bucket by mop sink. Employee removed and properly stored mop and dumped water.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer on cooks line.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior of freezer on cooks line has wires hanging down inside freezer.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No sanitizer inside dishwasher. Had a discussion with operator about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freeze on cooks line next to fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator are soiled next to can opener.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe overtop of dishwasher.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement paperwork.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine inside dishwasher. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dialing is working properly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front hand washing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator updated education packet.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in frezzer are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line next to fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in frezzer are soiled with old food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hung preventing proper air drying. Manager properly stored mop.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.